Financial Fellow

Written by J.P. Wicklein

     I’m a big fan of Warren Buffett and an avid reader of his biographies.  I find the combination of his investing genius and folksy, down-to-earth personality fascinating.  Recently, I came across an interview he gave to Fox Business. In the interview Warren shares his insight on how to determine if a stock is worth buying. Check it out!

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Written by J.P. Wicklein

     Although the recession is wreaking havoc with the stock market it has created a silver lining for some investors: Real estate is cheap and interest rates are low. For those cultivating a passion for real estate investing now may be a great time to acquire rental property. Here are 10 tips that will prove helpful should you decide to invest in residential real estate:

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Written by J.P. Wicklein

     If you’re considering switching online stock brokers TradeKing may be worth a look.  Last month TradeKing announced that they will refund any transfer fees charged by your current broker up to $150. Here’s a closer look at how TradeKing stacks up:

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Written by J.P. Wicklein

     Over my holiday vacation I decided to educate myself on an investment that I previously knew little about. After skimming through a variety of different investment books I settled on real estate tax liens. Several books that discuss investing in real estate tax liens state that you can consistently earn returns of 16%. Needless to say, I was intrigued.

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